Reaching billions of children around the world (2012)
700,000,000
700m
Reaching billions of children around the world (2013)
750,000,000
750m
Reaching billions of children around the world (2014)
800,000,000
800m
Reaching billions of children around the world (2015)
850,000,000
850m
Reaching billions of children around the world (2016)
900,000,000
900m
Reaching billions of children around the world (2017)
950,000,000
950m
Reaching billions of children around the world (2018)
1,000,000,000
1B
Reaching billions of children around the world (2019)
1,200,000,000
1.2b
Reaching billions of children around the world (2020)
1,300,000,000
1.3b
Reaching billions of children around the world
2,000,000,000
2b
Bright Smiles, Bright Futures
Oral health is now also part of the mandatory curriculum for schools. Why oral health is included in the EYFS framework:
This has been included because good oral health habits need to be formed from the earliest age. Tooth decay is largely preventable, but it’s still a serious problem among young children.
Colgate's Global Impact
Colgate® Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® is among the most successful children's oral health initiatives. Since 1991 the programme has impacted the lives of more than a billion children by providing free oral health education and dental care in over 80 countries.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR
Colgate® Bright Smiles, Bright Futures 2022 School Program
Colgate® Bright Smiles, Bright Futures 2022 School Program
NOKS1 teachers sign up for our school program and receive free oral health materials, toothpaste and toothbrush samples* to teach your students the importance of good oral care.
* Subject to availability.
The Adventures in the Molar System
When 8 year-old Wilder receives an SOS from Dr. Rabbit in deep space, she is transported to The Molar System. When Wilder arrives, she joins forces with other young children to help Dr. Rabbit and Dr. Brushwell defeat their nemesis, the evil Duke of Decay.
Helping Kids to be empowered to take care of their own oral health and create good oral health habits:
- Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste; after breakfast and before bedtime
- Limit sugary snacks and drinks to reduce your risk for cavities
- Visit your dentist or dental hygienist regularly to help maintain good oral health habits
- Floss once a day to remove plaque in between teeth
- Use mouthrinse in between brushing (ages 5-7 only)
- Change your toothbrush every 3 months
- Turn off the tap when brushing
Resources
An Oral Health Activity Guide for Early Year Settings
Activity 1 - Protecting your child’s smile
Activity 2 - Top Tips Family Toothbrushing
Activity 4 - My toothbrushing chart
Activity 5 - Healthy tooth
An Oral Health Activity Guide for Ages 5-7
Adventures in the Molar System Movie Poster
Back from the Molar System; The Search for Toofus Story Book
Cut & Color Photo Props
Wall Poster: Bright Smiles (side 1)
"5 Steps to Good Oral Care" Infographic
"How to Keep Your Teeth Clean" Infographics
How To Brush Teeth Correctly
Adventures in the Molar System (full film)
Back from the Molar System; The Search for Toofus Story Book
Wall Poster: Bright Smiles (side 1)
Wall Poster: Know How to Brush (side 2)
Adventures in the Molar System Movie Poster
"The Sweet Life" Song (lyrics)
Join the Heroes
Hey Parents
"Answer the Call" Song (long)
"Answer the Call" Song (educational)
Training Sequence
Dr. Rabbit’s Counting Chart & How to Brush Wall Poste
"5 Steps to Good Oral Care" Infographic
Certificate
"How to Keep Your Teeth Clean" Infographics
Cut & Color Photo Props
How To Brush Teeth Correctly
An Oral Health Activity Guide for Early Year Settings
Activity 1 - Protecting your child’s smile
Activity 2 - Top Tips Family Toothbrushing
Activity 4 - My toothbrushing chart
Activity 5 - Healthy for teeth
An Oral Health Activity Guide for Ages 5-7
Back from the Molar System; The Search for Toofus Story Book
Adventures in the Molar System (full film)
Hey Parents
An Oral Health Activity Guide for Early Year Settings
Activity 1 - Protecting your child’s smile
Activity 2 - Top Tips Family Toothbrushing
Activity 4 - My toothbrushing chart
Activity 5 - Healthy for teeth
An Oral Health Activity Guide for Ages 5-7
Adventures in the Molar System (full film)
Back from the Molar System; The Search for Toofus Story Book
Wall Poster: Bright Smiles (side 1)
Wall Poster: Know How to Brush (side 2)
Dr. Rabbit’s Counting Chart & How to Brush Wall Poste
"5 Steps to Good Oral Care" Infographic
Certificate
"How to Keep Your Teeth Clean" Infographics
Cut & Color Photo Props
How To Brush Teeth Correctly
